Priceline Hotel: 3* Maryland-DC Suburbs (Greenbelt-Hyattsville) Radisson Largo

[DWEnviro]

1st Bid $49 + $5 bonus = $54 - not accepted

2nd Bid $52 + $5 bonus = $57 - not accepted

looking to stay for 3 nights in late july mid-week - 2.5 * hotel

"We searched hundreds of options to find your hotel room, however we can't accept your offer of $52, plus your $5 in free bonus money, per room, per night. Your credit card has not been charged. If you are willing to raise your price by $15, you can try the same request again right now.

Normally you are required to change additional items (add zones, star level, or dates) in order to try your request again. However we are able to extend this one-time opportunity to you because of the zone, quality level and dates you requested. "

the last time I did this I got a 3* hotel, that was okay, but about a mile away from where I wanted to stay....and paid $20 more a night....all I need is a bed and to feel safe.

I'm really trying to get the Courtyard in New Carrollton (or 2nd choice the 4 Seasons Sheraton) as my office is right across the street. I've seen accepted bids of $53 and $55 for these hotels few stays a few weeks ago (mid-week stays)...I'm now at $57 (if the bonus money really works)...and I get the above message...should I wait another 24 hrs and add a few dollars to keep my same bid? I've called both hotels and they have MANY rooms available, so I know they are not sold out.

I know my other choice would be to add areas that are closer, but I'm not too keen on some of those areas and how safe they are and I'm very familiar with Annapolis.

So my other choice is staying in Annapolis, like I've done in the past and drive about 25 minutes.

Best Rates I could find online are: Courtyard $134, Four Points $97.50

Appreciate your thoughts or comments on similar bids.

P.S. Yes, I'm placing my bids through this site's PRICELINE link :)

[thereuare]

What are the actual nites of your stay?

[DWEnviro]

July 29 - August 1

1st Bid $49 + $5 bonus = $54 - not accepted

2nd Bid $52 + $5 bonus = $57 - not accepted

3rd bid $54 + $5 bonus = $59 accepted - upgraded to 3 * Radisson Largo, about 3 miles from my office. So did not get my 1st or 2nd choice...not sure about the area...hope it is okay.

Will post separately as win and let you know how area and hotel are after I return.

[DWEnviro]

Not sure how to post Winning Bid...$54 or $59....please fix if necessary.

Radisson Hotel Largo Washington 3*

Greenbelt - Hyattsville

9100 Basil Court

Largo, Maryland 20774

301-773-0700

July 29 through August 1 (3 nights)

1st Bid $49 + $5 bonus = $54 - not accepted

2nd Bid $52 + $5 bonus = $57 - not accepted - told I could upgrade for $15 on same day....decided to wait another day....

3rd bid $54 + $5 bonus = $59 accepted - upgraded to 3 * Radisson Largo, about 3 miles from my office.

So did not get my 1st (Courtyard New Carrollton) or 2nd choice...not sure about the area...hope it is okay.

Reviews appear to be okay...I'll post when I return how the area and hotel are.

Best rate found on websites during that time is $134/night

Amenitities: Remote Control TV w/premium channels, radio alarm clock, Business Services, telephone w/voice mail, iron, hair dryer, 24-hr front desk, restaurant, room service

Also offers Free Shuttle to Metro and has indoor pool....listed on Radisson website.

Bonus Cash Per Room, Per Night: $5.00

Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $54.00

Total Offer Price Per Room, Per Night with Bonus: $59.00

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Subtotal: $162.00

Taxes & Service Fees: $32.05

Total Charges*: $194.05

Linked through PRICELINE link at Betterbidding :)

[thereuare]

Congratualtions on your success!

Glad to hear you were successful and while perhaps not your first choice of properties or area, at half off the savings are certainly there. Hopefully this will work well for your needs.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and for using our PRICELINE link to begin your bidding.

Enjoy your stay.